Occasionally, a Court Will Depart from Precedent If

question 6

Multiple Choice

Occasionally, a court will depart from precedent if:

• A)The precedent is incorrect
• B)It is a case of first impression
• C)Technological or social changes have made the precedent inappropriate
• D)The precedent is incorrect and technological or social changes have made the precedent inappropriate
• E)All of these choices are correct

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Definitions:

Tertiary Intention

A wound healing process where the wound is intentionally left open and closes naturally through granulation, contraction, and epithelialization.

Full-Thickness Repair

A surgical procedure that repairs a wound or injury by closing it with stitches, covering all layers of the damaged tissue.

Granulation

The formation of new, fibrous tissue during the healing process of a wound, which appears pink or red and is a sign of healing.

Eschar

A thick layer of dead tissue and skin that develops over a deep burn wound.